Overview
Lysimachia acroadenia is a bushy, clump forming, columnar upright herbaceous perennial in the genus Lysimachia, part of the Primulaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Lysimachia acroadenia grows best in full sun and partial shade, and tolerates most soils and any pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include city and courtyard gardens, coastal, cottage and informal garden, flower borders and beds, wildlife gardens and wildflower meadow.
About
Lysimachia acroadenia is a deciduous, bushy, clump-forming perennial with a columnar upright habit. As a member of the Lysimachia genus, it features simple leaves and star-shaped flowers that bloom in spring and summer. This plant thrives in full sun or partial shade, favouring fertile, well-drained soils of various types and pH levels. Hardy to UK zone H6, it suits a range of garden settings including city and courtyard gardens, coastal areas, cottage and informal gardens, flower borders, wildlife gardens, and wildflower meadows.
Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Lysimachia
- Sunlight
- Full sun, Partial shade
- Soil type
- Clay, Loam, Sand
- Soil pH
- Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained, Poorly-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Exposed, Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Lysimachia acroadenia size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Herbaceous Perennial
- Habit
- Bushy, Clump forming, Columnar upright
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- City and courtyard gardens, Coastal, Cottage and informal garden, Flower borders and beds, Wildlife gardens, Wildflower meadow
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Lysimachia acroadenia
- Propagation
- Seed, Division
- Pest resistance
- Slugs and snails
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Lysimachia acroadenia?
Lysimachia acroadenia prefers full sun and partial shade. It suits exposed and sheltered positions.
What soil does Lysimachia acroadenia need?
Lysimachia acroadenia is adaptable and grows happily in most soil types, including clay, loam and sand. It is happy in soil of any pH. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained to poorly-drained.
Is Lysimachia acroadenia hardy in the UK?
Lysimachia acroadenia has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Lysimachia acroadenia?
Seed, Division.
More in the Lysimachia genus
- Lysimachia atropurpurea 'Beaujolais'
- Lysimachia christinae 'Zixin'
- Lysimachia clethroides
- Lysimachia congestiflora
- Lysimachia ephemerum
- Lysimachia mauritiana
- Lysimachia minoricensis
- Lysimachia ephemrum